Category: Ann Collier

Lace for Dolls & Doll's Houses - Ann Collier

17/7/2022

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; Reprint edition (1 Jan. 1997)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713480572
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713480573

Lace for Dolls & Doll's Houses by Ann Collier
Over 45 decorative patterns in Bobbin & Needlelace

From 1/12 scale dolls and dolls houses to larger collectable dolls, Ann takes you through the process of deciding on the piece you wish to make to creating it.

Basic lacemaking skills are assumed for this book.

If you are interested in 1/12 scale dolls and dolls houses, this make a great addition to Ros Snowden's books

What works well?

The colour photos of the finished lace are very clear and illustrate the prickings well along with the working diagrams

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print but occasionally appears second hand.

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Colour in Lace - Ann Collier

15/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st Edition. (1990)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713463945

Colour in Lace by Ann Collier
Ann takes you through how she designed some key pieces from her collection and then offers the pattern. Techniques used are bobbin lace, needle lace ad carrickmacross.

What works well?

The book illustrated throughout with colour photos

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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Creative Design in Bobbin Lace - Ann Collier

15/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (24 Mar. 1982)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713423935
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713423938

Creative Design in Bobbin Lace by Ann Collier
Although this book does have some patterns in it, it's primary purpose is to teach the lacemaker how to design their own lace.

Covering a number of lace types, it is a great book to have in your library.

What works well?

The book illustrated throughout with black and white photos and drawing

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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Lace Fans - Ann Collier

15/7/2022

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; First Edition (1 May 2002)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713487348
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713487343

Lace Fans by Ann Collier
Ann Collier has had a life long passion for lace fans; bobbin lace, needle lace, she has designed and made countless fans.

This book shows off many of Ann's collection of fans along with designs and patterns for 20 of them to make yourself. They cover a number of techniques including both bobbin and needle lace.

What works well?

The book illustrated through out with colouurr photos.

Anything that we need to take into consideration?

This book is out of print, but occasionally it comes up second hand on eBay and lace suppliers.

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